Childcare Worker Salary in Seattle, WA
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The median childcare worker in the Seattle area earns $43,710 a year ($21.01 an hour), 25% above the U.S. median ($34,980) and 5% above the Washington median ($41,680). Half of the 2,520 childcare workers there earn between $39,260 and $45,460.
Median $43,710
10th: $36,08090th: $53,810
| Annual pay | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $36,080 | $35,340 | $24,260 |
| 25th percentile | $39,260 | $37,460 | $29,360 |
| Median | $43,710 | $41,680 | $34,980 |
| 75th percentile | $45,460 | $44,770 | $38,570 |
| 90th percentile | $53,810 | $50,080 | $46,010 |
| Average | $44,390 | $42,400 | $35,030 |
| Jobs | 2,520 | 4,340 | 518,910 |
Seattle, WA ranks 4th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for childcare worker pay. Highest: San Jose, CA ($45,720).
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Check my payChildcare worker pay in other cities
- San Jose, CA: $45,720
- San Francisco, CA: $44,540
- Denver, CO: $44,320
- Boston, MA: $41,590
- Riverside, CA: $40,210
- Los Angeles, CA: $39,890
- San Diego, CA: $39,800
- Portland, OR: $39,590
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Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, published May 15, 2026
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, www.bls.gov/oes. BLS.gov cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from BLS.gov.